1. Come meet Stonington author and learn about his new book Moon Wind at Large—Sailing Hither and Yon at the at 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Waterman’s first book was published in 2007 by Breakaway Books and is titled “The Journals of Constant Waterman." It’s a collection of 90 short stories about his lifelong love of boats, illustrated by the author with black and white drawings. Waterman’s second book is about lesser-known places to visit in southeastern Connecticut.
2. Welcome new business to Stonington at their Open House. Stop by from 1 to 3 p.m., meet owner Stephanie Hobart and learn more about the organization which helps people over the age of 60 the services needed to stay independent in their homes.
3. Summer is here and is looking for Mystic, Pawcatuck and Stonington residents to share their summer adventures on our site.
If you'll be traveling to South America, doing charity work nearby, planning a funny family reunion, we want to hear about it.
All you have to do is take pictures of your journey and/or write an interesting chronicle about your summer travels along the way.
Students in the Stonington area are encouraged to document their summer adventures as well as anyone who’ll be engaging in activities this summer that you think would make for a fun and interesting read. It could be about a weeklong trip, weekend trip, day trip, a summer sport league you’re participating in, an unconventional wedding you’re attending or even why you’re not vacationing this summer.
Tell us what you're doing this summer. Contact bree.shirvell@patch.com for more information.
4. The movie Jaws debuted on June 20, 1975. The film later won three Oscars including Best Sound and Best Film Editing. Steven Spielberg was 27-years-old at the time he directed the movie.
5. Today's thought: "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out." —Jack Buck
